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Creative Principal/Design Consultant
Caspian Seal
Jan 2005 - Present (19 years 6 months)
Branding, Identity Development, Marketing Services, Social Media Strategy, Web/Graphic Design, Interactive, Video
Clients: The Nation, WePulsar, Mediaplanet, New York University, Provence Paradise, DorAid America, Pushman Gallery, Armenian Missionary Association of American, Armenian Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, HX Magazine, Armenia Fund USA, Bar-Maid Corp., North Hudson I.V.F., Stained Glass Studios, Universal Music Group, Sofitel
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Design Director, Perspective on Global Issues, Academic Journal
New York University
Aug 2008 - Aug 2010 (2 years)
Created cover designs, formatted/edited layout and pagination, and coordinated cost-effective print publications of bi-annual scholarly journal of New York University’s Center for Global Affairs; Liaised with print vendor and senior editing staff to finalize design + ensure coherence; Oversee print vendor selection and production
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Art Director
HX Magazine
Aug 2007 - Jul 2008 (11 months)
Co-managed layout designs, photo research + editing (retouching/manipulation); Coordinated scanning, ordering prints, studio maintenance, and updating of art production schedule; Liaised with Creative Director, Art Department, and Editors re: art concepts and story ideas; Collaborated with Production Manager re: finalization process
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Teaching Assistant
Pratt Institute
Sep 2006 - Mar 2007 (6 months)
Instructed Flash I and Web Design courses; Assisted professors with use of audiovisual equipment, students with assignments and projects; Evaluated and graded examinations and assignments; Upheld departmental procedures/processes; Interfaced with students in office hours
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Impact Manager at Ruehl
Abercrombie & Fitch
Jul 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 6 months)
Managed daily operations of retail apparel store; Implemented brand guidelines; Prepared and installed merchandise displays, lettering and signage; Planned and prepared work schedules, and delegated specific tasks to employees; Liaised with regional management; Developed past marketing expenses analysis, compared it year over year according to the company marketing investment, Developed interpersonal relationships with VIP clients; Delivered Sales/POS Reports to corporate HQ; Supervised and trained 20+ employees
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IT Consultant
KPMG
Jun 2005 - Dec 2005 (6 months)
Facilitated Windows 98 to Windows XP migration, technical implementation and execution of strategic plans, set up of OS for all workstations, coacted in formatting and imaging of hard drives.
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Production Intern
Charged Studios
Jul 2004 - Sep 2004 (2 months)
Maintained production house (set-up/breakdown of sets); Assisted Senior Producer and Art Director; Liaised with production house and various editing houses; Provided creative support during post-production phase (designed animation backgrounds in Photoshop, assisted with editing); Main project: new television series for MTV Networks
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Contributing Writer
The Promethean
1998 - 2001 (3 years)
Reviewer for the now defunct progressive music magazine, The Promethean. In charge of rock, punk, post-punk, and post-hardcore music. Reviewed records, concerts, and interviewed artists.